U--Notice of proposed contract action - MIM Protocol
ID: DOILFBO250029Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- TRAINING/CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (U008)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/656a037f1328418abedf9c4e1049de1c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Operations Center is issuing a notice of proposed contract action to negotiate a sole-source contract with Riparian Management Services, LLC for Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) training services. The objective of this procurement is to enhance BLM's capability to collect accurate and precise data regarding riparian and aquatic conditions through comprehensive classroom instruction and field demonstrations, utilizing both contractor-supplied and BLM-provided materials. This training is crucial for fulfilling stipulations in grazing permits and informing management decisions related to riparian resources. Interested parties must respond via email to Carrie Eastburn at ceastburn@blm.gov and Kenneth Roch at kroch@blm.gov by April 14, 2025, at 11:00 am ET, demonstrating their qualifications in providing the required training services.

Point(s) of Contact
Eastburn, Carrie
(402) 326-2383
(303) 236-9470
ceastburn@blm.gov
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B01_Notice_of_proposed_contract_action_Final_1.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Operations Center is issuing a notice of proposed contract action to negotiate a sole-source contract with Riparian Management Services, LLC for Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) training services. The contract aims to enhance the BLM's ability to collect accurate and precise data for resource management, particularly concerning riparian and aquatic conditions. The training will consist of both classroom instruction and field demonstrations, utilizing both contractor-supplied materials and those provided by BLM. The contract specifies that the instructor must possess extensive experience with the MIM protocol and relevant training, ensuring quality instruction. The training course will cover the MIM protocol in detail, including methodologies for site selection and data analysis, as well as integrating riparian management processes. Interested parties can respond via email by April 14, 2025, and must demonstrate their qualifications for providing the required training. This action follows simplified acquisition procedures for streamlined procurement under federal regulations.
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